Corrosion Behavior of a Reactive Bond Between Stainless Steel and a Cast AlCeMg Alloy
Corrosion is a longstanding issue for metal components, especially those used in heat exchanger applications. Al–Ce–Mg alloys may provide a potential solution to this problem due to their good mechanical properties and potential reaction bonding with other metals. The reaction bonding involves a “reactive” bond that occurs upon casting of Al–Ce–Mg alloy over stainless steel (SS). Here this study examined the corrosion response of Al–2Ce–6Mg (atomic percent)/(SS) reactive bond interfaces after samples were completely submerged in nitric, sulfuric, formic, and mixed acids for 267 h. Scanning electron microscopy revealed that in the as-cut condition, reactive bond formations were seen frequently throughout the length of the casting and maintained a secure bond between the alloy and the SS tubes. Furthermore, the nitric, sulfuric, and the mixed acids did not have a deleterious effect on the reactive bond structure. However, formic acid did produce changes in both the microstructural appearance and the elemental profile across the bond due to the formation of corrosion reaction products on the acid-exposed surface.
- Research Organization:
- Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Energy Efficiency Office. Building Technologies Office
- Grant/Contract Number:
- AC05-00OR22725
- OSTI ID:
- 2477533
- Journal Information:
- International Journal of Metalcasting, Journal Name: International Journal of Metalcasting Journal Issue: 4 Vol. 19; ISSN 1939-5981
- Publisher:
- Springer NatureCopyright Statement
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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